The feedback window for Infastructure Victoria’s 30-year plan will close on Monday, with regional Victorians urged to submit their responses to help shape the final document.
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The draft strategy, released earlier in the month, makes 134 recommendations, worth around $100 billion, for the future of Victoria. It will also help shape how a $970 million windfall from the recent sale of the Port of Melbourne will be spent.
The report’s recommendations relating to Ballarat include the electrification of the Melton rail line, investigating the need for extra train stations near Ballarat and new and expanded local bus routes.
Consultation on the draft strategy closes on October 31.
The draft strategy, supporting technical documents and feedback options are available at www.yoursay.infrastructurevictoria.com.au.
Michael Pollock
Transport and infrastructure reporter.
Transport and infrastructure reporter.
